| Prospective and cross sectional study was conducted in city, Fazilka, Punjab. It covered a sample of 440 children under age of five years. Sample selected by random multi stage sampling method. Selection done from schools, anganwadi and slum areas. It was found that dental caries affected 11.6% ( 51/440) of children. Dental caries were significantly, ( p<0.001), associated with malnutrition in children. |